The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

€ 23,500
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 22,500
 Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 DRIVe
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.7 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 DRIVe
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.66 %
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 DRIVe
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 DRIVe
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
44 mpg
city
55 mpg
60 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
83.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft